American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Preoperative Care Pathway for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

In 2017, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS): Care Pathway Development for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) was published in recognition of the importance of clinical care maps that guide evidenced-based healthcare, with a focus on value of the care delivered [1]. As part of this process, the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee of the ASMBS sought to develop a care map for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). This current RYGB care map focuses solely on preoperative care, defined as the medical care and education provided to a patient from introduction into a bariatric program up to the day of surgery.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - May 16, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Tammy L. Kindel, Rama Rao Ganga, John Wilder Baker, Sabrena F. Noria, Daniel B. Jones, Philip Omotosho, Erick T. Volckmann, Noel N. Williams, Dana A. Telem, Anthony T. Petrick, Jon C. Gould, ASMBS Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee Tags: ASMBS guidelines/statements Source Type: research